What it is
EFT Monster (eft.monster) is a visual ammo chart that displays every caliber in the game organized by category with penetration stats cross-referenced against armor class. The dense table presentation lets you decide ammo in seconds without opening multiple menus. It keeps the visual tradition of the "NoFoodAfterMidnight" chart the community used for years, updated to the current patch.
What problem it solves
Memorizing what penetration you need to cross Slick (class 5) vs Gen4 (class 4) vs Trooper (class 6) is hard. And in-game menus don't show real penetration, only damage. Eft.monster solves that with a dense but legible chart where you pick ammo at a glance based on your expected target armor class.
Differentiation
Versus tarkov.dev (numeric data with search but more navigation) and EFT Ammo Builder (mixes ammo with weapon builder), eft.monster is the pure chart: a single page with every ammo and every penetration. For fast pre-raid checks, this is the fastest.
What people use it for
- Quick pre-raid decisions: which ammo to bring against the armor class you expect on the map.
- Visual comparison: see the penetration gradient per category to understand each caliber's meta.
- Shared reference: the chart is iconic enough that it gets shared on Discords and Reddit as a direct link.
- Mobile-friendly: fits on a phone screen for consulting while elsewhere.
Who this tool isn't for
If you want to build a complete loadout with ammo included, EFT Ammo Builder or Totov are superior. If you need ammo price history, Tarkov Market or tarkov.dev. And if you only want a specific item (not a general chart), tarkov.dev has the individual page.
How it's used in practice
- Visit eft.monster.
- The home displays the full chart organized by caliber family.
- Filter by family (9mm, 5.56, 7.62x39, etc.) using the filter chips.
- Each cell shows penetration and key stats; click expands details.
- Bookmark it for instant mobile access during raids.
Honest limitations
- Ammo only: doesn't handle items, maps, or quests. It's a specialized tool.
- English only: no localization.
- Community-dependent: after patches with balance changes there's a lag while it updates.
- Optional Patreon: the site sustains costs via Patreon, but the free version is complete.
How to get started
Visit eft.monster — no registration needed. Bookmark on mobile to have it handy during raids.
